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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,760.68, 21,749.76 and 8,687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,760.68, 21,749.76 and 8,687.22 is: 11,988.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,760.68 : 21,749.76 = 8,687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,760.68/21,749.76 = 8,687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,760.68x = 21,749.76 × 8,687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,760.68x = 188,944,950.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,944,950.07/15,760.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,988.38

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